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What do the numbers mean on a 6011 welding rod?
The first two digits tell the tensile strength of the weld in thousands of pounds. The “60” in 6011 lets you know that the final weld will have a strength of sixty thousand pounds. The third digit tells the positions the rod can be used in. “1” is for all position rods. You can weld horizontal or vertical with 6011.
What is the difference between 6011 and 6013 welding rod?
The 6013 electrode is best used for light to medium penetration on a thin metal, or sheet metal. The 6011 electrode offers more penetration than the 6013 so you can weld a slightly thicker material.
What’s the difference between 6011 and 7018?
The 6011 welding rod is engineered for everyday, general welding applications. The 7018 welding rod is employed for applications that call for crack-resistant welds and exceptional weld quality.
Is 6011 welding rod AC or DC?
The 6011 rods are the AC version of the popular 6010 welding rods for DC. The 6010 have a high cellulose sodium-type coating, can penetrate deeply and are used for many applications in the field.
What are 7018 welding rods used for?
The 7018 arc welding rod is commonly used for general-purpose welding of carbon steel. It is a mild steel rod that is coated with a low-hydrogen, iron-based flux compound that vaporizes to shield the molten weld bead from contamination by air and moisture. This rod has a tensile strength of 70,000 lbs.
What’s the difference between 6010 and 6011 welding rod?
Both 6010 and 6011 are good electrodes. 6011 runs on AC and direct current electrode positive (DCEP), while 6010 runs only on DCEP. This gives 6011 an advantage if you have an AC-only machine. I have found, and think most welders will agree, that 6010 runs more smoothly.
How many amps is a 6011 Rod?
Product has a stable arc with low spatter levels. Amperage Range: Minimum: 60 amps. Maximum: 90 amps.
What is the easiest welding rod to use?
The easiest welding rod to use is a 1/8″ (3.2mm) E6013 rod. The fact that most welding schools start teaching with E6013 rods is proof enough. An E6013 has an easy arc strike and is the most forgiving to manipulation errors during welding.
Which welding rod is best?
Best All-Around Welding Rod Best Overall: Hobart 770458 6011 Stick. Best Vertical Welding Rod: Forney 31105 E6011. Best for Experienced Welders: Forney 30705 E7018. Best 6013 Welding Rod: Forney 303305 E 6013. Best 6010 Welding Rod: Forney 31610 E6010.
Is 6013 a good welding rod?
On the negative side, E 6013 does leave a heavy slag formation and is relatively shallow penetrating if not correctly used. But it does yield an extremely high quality weld which, while not as strong as a E7018, is a strong reason not to discount it.
Can you weld 6011 on DC?
While the 6011 was specifically designed for AC machines, it can also run on DC giving it an advantage over the 6010 electrodes (which can only do Direct Current Electrode Positive). A common mistake for Stick welders is to treat their 6013 electrodes like 6011 or 6010 rods.
What is the best welding rod for rusty metal?
If you’re dealing with rusty metal, it’s recommended that you use a welding rod that’s rich in silicon or manganese, as they create thicker slag that takes the contaminants to the surface. A commonly used electrode with these properties is the 7018.
Can you weld cast iron with 6011 rods?
Yes, but it makes an almost useless weld. It also requires that the cast iron be preheated above 500 degrees F (or preferably dull red heat) and cooled at a very slow rate. The problem is that cast iron is brittle and shrinkage will generally cause cracks in the heat affected zone around the melted metal.
Can you run 6011 AC?
While E6011 electrodes can be used on alternating current (AC), as well as DC. More specifically, an E6010 electrode has a high cellulose sodium type coating and an E6011 electrode has a high cellulose potassium type coating.
Should I use 6013 or 7018?
Higher numbers mean the rod has more coating. A 7018 rod will have more coating, while a 6013 rod will have less coating.
What is 7010 welding rod used for?
A high cellulose electrode for welding Carbon- 1/2 Moly piping used in high pressure, high temperature steam service. Inweld 7010-A1 may be used in any position, but is best suited for vertical-up or vertical-down welding. Exhibits a forceful arc with deep penetration and a fast-freeze weld puddle.
What is 6013 welding rod?
DESCRIPTION: 6013 is a high titanic coated electrode. This electrode was primarily designed to provide good wetting and shallow penetration for thin sheet metal applications (using smaller diameter electrodes), but with sufficient penetration for welding medium gauge steel.
What rods do pipeliners use?
Fill passes are usually run with 3/16” (4.8mm) or 5.0mm electrodes. Depending on the wall thickness, interpass temperature, etc., the current could be between 160 and 200 amps, which may not require changing the machine setting from the hot pass. A slight side-to-side weave should be used when welding a fill pass.
Is it better to weld up or down?
It’s always better to run the weld “up” because if everything is right, you’re assured better penetration regardless of the process being used. When running SMAW or FCAW, the welds should always be run “up” to eliminate the possibility of slag inclusions.
Can you weld over slag?
You can, and you shouldn’t. Slag inclusion is a serious weld defect that can make a weld fail to perform as expected. Slag is also non-conductive, meaning it is difficult to impossible to start a weld on slag.
What size welding rods do I need?
As a general rule, for single-side single-pass butt welds, up to 3/16″ metal thickness, you choose a welding rod that is a step thinner than the base metal. For example, if the base metal is 1/8″, you select a 3/32″ rod. However, the general rule is flexible.
